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07/22/2009 - 5:01pm
Epstein: Sox remain in market for impact player

Red Sox G.M. Theo Epstein, in a conference call to announce the deal to acquire Adam LaRoche in exchange for two prospects, suggested that the deal for the Pirates first baseman was meant to add depth, improve the lineup against right-handed pitching and to provide the Sox with insurance in case one of their corner infielders gets injured. Epstein also said that the Sox remain open to another move between now and the July 31 deadline for trades that do not require waivers.

"This was the chance to get at a very reasonable acquisition cost a player that we think will help our club, help against right-handed pitching, add to our depth and leave us in a position to continue to look for more impact before the end of the trading deadline," said Epstein.

LaRoche is expected to join the Red Sox when they return to Fenway Park on Friday.

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07/22/2009 - 3:40pm
Green clarifies statements, says it would be a 'dream' to retire a Patriot

Patriots defensive lineman Jarvis Green spoke with a Louisiana newspaper this week and talked about a desire to return to his home state sooner rather than later. "This is my last year with the Patriots. I’d love to come home and finish off as a Saint," the LSU product was quoted as saying. However, Green now insists that his comments were misrepresented. "I don't think I said it like that," Green told The Boston Globe Wednesday afternoon. "Me being from Louisiana and playing at LSU and all that you say it would be a dream to play for the Saints. But I'd love to stay a Patriot, if that happens. I've been there seven years, won a lot of games, two Super Bowls, if I could retire as a Patriot that would be a dream." For more Patriots' news, check out our football blog,...

07/22/2009 - 3:06pm
Red Sox promote shortstop prospect Navarro to Double-A

The Red Sox have now officially announced the deal to acquire Adam LaRoche in exchange for minor-leaguers Hunter Strickland, a 20-year-old right-hander, and Argenis Diaz, a 22-year-old shortstop. In a related move, the Sox promoted shortstop Yamaico Navarro from High-A Salem of the Carolina League to Double-A Portland. Diaz is hitting .319 with four homers and 17 RBIs in 23 games for Salem.

For more on the deal, visit the Full Count blog.


07/22/2009 - 2:53pm
Timlin works out for Rockies

An official for the Colorado Rockies confirmed a report by Troy Renck of the Denver Post that Mike Timlin threw a bullpen session for the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field this week. According to the official, no offer has been extended at this time. Timlin, according to Renck's report, will throw again at Coors Field on Friday, at which point the Rockies will decide whether to offer the 43-year-old a minor-league deal. Timlin went 30-22 with a 3.76 ERA in six seasons with the Red Sox. He lives in Colorado, close to Denver.


07/22/2009 - 1:38pm
Jarvis Green: 'This is my last year with the Patriots'

Patriots' defensive lineman and Louisiana native Jarvis Green spoke with a Louisiana newspaper recently, and had some interesting comments. He talked about a wide variety of topics, including New England's near-miss in Super Bowl XLII and the success he and the Patriots' had early in his career. He also talked about missing his home state of Louisiana -- especially in the winter -- and tacked on an interesting footnote: “This is my last year with the Patriots. I’d love to come home and finish off as a Saint.” The 30-year-old Green is entering the final year of a five-year contract. For more Patriots' news, check out our football blog,...

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